November 2004 - Shure regretfully announces discontinuation of our V15VxMR phonograph cartridge due to scarcity of exotic materials essential in the manufacturing of the VN5xMR stylus. These materials are increasingly diffic...

As of January 2011, there is a company in Japan selling a VN5MR replacement stylus (V15V MR) and a VN5xMR replacement stylus (V15VxMR.)
www.jico-stylus.com
NOTE: These replacement styli are not manufactured by Shur...

The M97xE stylus will fit the V15VxMR body, but will NOT fit in the V15VMR body.
Also, see the following link:
Stylus Re-tipping
The N78S Stylus (for 78 RPM playback) will fit into the M92E Cartridge. Buy th...

There are too many variables to be able to answer this question precisely. Some people get 1 month out of a stylus, others get 20 years because they take pristine care of their equipment. Typically, if the sound quality has becom...

The M7D is a very old cartridge and Shure no longer offers a stylus for it. There may be third party suppliers that still have M7D styli. In the U.S., try The Needle Doctor at 800-229-0644.
The record grooves of 78RPM record...

The stylus model is N70BX. Shure Parts might have a few remaining in inventory: call 800-516-2525.
If not, there are many sources where you can purchase discontinued Shure styli.
The N35X stylus does ft M70BX and will w...

The VNHR-P. Please see our online stylus cross reference at the following link:
Cartridge/Stylus Cross Reference
Replacement stylus can be purchased from the Shure Parts Department at 847-600-8699 or 800-516-2525.
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Is there some component in the cartridge that degrades with time?
* Yes. The elastic bearing that supports the stylus shank. Atmospheric ozone hardens it; like tire rot on bike tires.
Is there anything I can do to correct ...

The N97xE will fit into a V15Vx body.
Using the N97xE in a V15Vx body will increase the output slightly, but slightly decrease the high end response. This stylus/body hybrid will not equal the specifications of a V15Vx. Howe...

Due to low demand and poor sales, both products were discontinued in Spring 2017. The final U.S. retail prices: M78S - $120.00; N78S - $45.00.
The M78S had a tracking force range of 1.5 to 3 grams. The spher...